www.lifeforcekarate.comâ (803) 783-5425. LifeForce Karate and Fitness is a Christian run organization that teaches martial arts, self-defense and high energy fitness kickboxing in the Columbia area. LifeForce is owned and operated by Billee Purvis and Sugarr Banks, who collectively have over 59 years of martial arts training. From our pre-school programs to our martial arts fitness programs, our instructors are dedicated to helping you and/or your family achieve your individual goals.